Criminal Legal Reform

Our so-called justice system is anything but. We work to reimagine community safety, hold police accountable, ensure a fair day in court, and protect jailed Wisconsinites.

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ACLU of Wisconsin Raises Alarm on ICE Detention By Wisconsin Counties

Our open records requests have revealed that Ozaukee, Brown, and Sauk county sheriffs have made recent deals with ICE to house and transport detained immigrants.
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ACLU of Wisconsin Files Brief in Case Advocating For the Rights of Students During School Interrogations

We filed an amicus brief asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect students' constitutional rights when police question them at school. 
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
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Video Series: The Fight for Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children

This video series details the story of the fight for incarcerated mothers and their children, made in partnership with UWM Film Students.
Legislation
Feb 28, 2025

AB 87/SB 95: Modern Day Poll Tax

This bill would prevent people with felony convictions from regaining their constitutional right to vote until they have paid all costs imposed as part of their sentence.
Status: Vetoed by governor
Position: Oppose
Legislation
May 30, 2025

AB 292/SB 295: Artificial Intelligence Court Interpreters

This bill would allow courts to use artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in civil, criminal or other proceedings including trials.
Legislation
Apr 29, 2025

AB 148/SB 147: Phone/Video Court Interpreters

This bill would remove the requirement for an in-person interpreter during criminal and civil trials.
Legislation
Mar 11, 2025

AB 124/SB 146: Name Change Ban

This bill would create a lifetime ban on legal name changes for all Wisconsinites convicted of a violent crime.